Sport Witness Football - Sport Witness2018-11-19T23:16:25Zhttp://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/categories/sport-witness-football/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noEverton and Swansea still keen on Ligue 1 midfielder, player not sure of England movetag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4434132016-06-09T08:20:13.035ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p class="p1">French midfielder Bryan Dabo is expected to leave Montpellier in the summer, mainly because quite a few clubs are interested in signing him and the Ligue 1 club are not forcing him to stay.</p>
<p class="p1">Ligue 1 sides Rennes, Nice, Marseille and Saint-Etienne are said to be interested…</p>
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<p class="p1">French midfielder Bryan Dabo is expected to leave Montpellier in the summer, mainly because quite a few clubs are interested in signing him and the Ligue 1 club are not forcing him to stay.</p>
<p class="p1">Ligue 1 sides Rennes, Nice, Marseille and Saint-Etienne are said to be interested in the 24-year-old, but there is also interest from Everton and Swansea in the Premier League.</p>
<p class="p1">Earlier reports suggested both the English clubs had sent scouts to watch the French midfielder several times this season. Following up, Thursday's edition of French newspaper L'Equipe claims Everton and Swansea are still keen on the player, but Dabo is yet to make a decision on his future.</p>
<p class="p1">Apparently, he isn't sure if he should sign for a bigger club in France, or move to the Premier League. Not too bad a dilemma to have.</p>
<p class="p1">A move to the Premier League is tempting for most players these days, due to the money involved and the chance to prove themselves on a bigger stage, but it seems Dabo wants to evaluate his options.</p>
<p class="p1">Dabo is primarily a defensive midfielder, but can also play in an advanced midfield role, and the player could quickly adapt in England, as he spent six months on loan at Blackburn Rovers in 2014, but failed to make a single appearance for the senior team.</p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Arsenal star says Tottenham ace is 'a killer', rates him very highlytag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4432402016-06-09T08:12:08.347ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has been speaking to L'Equipe ahead of Euro 2016. The French newspaper are understandably very excited about the upcoming tournament, and they believe France are favourites to win it.</p>
<p>Pressure will be growing on the France squad, as the country look to them to shed some of…</p>
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<p>Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has been speaking to L'Equipe ahead of Euro 2016. The French newspaper are understandably very excited about the upcoming tournament, and they believe France are favourites to win it.</p>
<p>Pressure will be growing on the France squad, as the country look to them to shed some of gloom in France at he moment. Fear over terrorism and problems with current strikes, means there's a real need for a good news story in France.</p>
<p>However, the country's football team won't have it all their own way and Koscielny was asked to speak about some of the most dangerous players from opposing teams. For England, Koscielny picked out Tottenham's Harry Kane.</p>
<p>The Arsenal defender told L'Equipe: "He is the striker who has made the most progress, over the past two seasons with Tottenham.</p>
<p>"Sometimes he scores crazy goals! He tries incredible strikes... he's a killer in front of goal. He must score all the time, it shows on his face."</p>
<p>Kane also goes into Euro 2016 under some pressure, but the expectations on England are nowhere near that of France who have a wonderful squad, albeit hit by defensive withdrawals, and the advantage of a home tournament. </p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Man City to let young ace leave, but demand reasonable feetag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4431372016-06-09T07:11:16.346ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p><span>Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah spent last season on loan at Lille from Manchester City, and reports in France suggest he could be heading to the Ligue 1 club once again this summer.</span></p>
<p><span>French newspaper L'Equipe claim on Thursday that Lille would like to keep the 19-year-old on loan next season,…</span></p>
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<p><span>Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah spent last season on loan at Lille from Manchester City, and reports in France suggest he could be heading to the Ligue 1 club once again this summer.</span></p>
<p><span>French newspaper L'Equipe claim on Thursday that Lille would like to keep the 19-year-old on loan next season, despite him managing just 174 minutes of football this season.</span></p>
<p><span>Manchester City want <span>€2m for Yeboah, if any club wants to sign him permanently, but Lille don't want to sign him permanently. It very much sounds like Lille would like to have their cake and eat it, there's little point in a loan unless Yeboah is guaranteed much more football.</span></span></p>
<p><span>There are several clubs interested in signing Yeboah on loan and it's useful to have options on the table, but the player is keen on staying at Manchester City.</span></p>
<p><span>The 19-year-old signed from Ghanian football academy 'Right to Dream' in 2014, and has a couple of years left on his contract. If Yeboah couldn't shine for Lille then it has to be considered unlikely he's ready to be part of Pep Guardiola's squad.</span></p>
<p><span>This time everyone involved needs to make sure the youngster gets games next season. </span></p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> From France: QPR submit offer for impressive winger, 15 goals and 11 assists this seasontag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4432352016-06-09T07:07:24.806ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>FC Metz have been promoted to Ligue 1, and French winger Yeni Ngbakoto played a key role in helping them back to the top flight division.</p>
<p>Metz, however, are not sure if the 24-year-old will remain at the club next season, as he has expressed his desire to switch clubs this summer.</p>
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<p>FC Metz have been promoted to Ligue 1, and French winger Yeni Ngbakoto played a key role in helping them back to the top flight division.</p>
<p>Metz, however, are not sure if the 24-year-old will remain at the club next season, as he has expressed his desire to switch clubs this summer.</p>
<p>According to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-les-queens-park-rangers-avancent-pour-yeni-ngbakoto-metz/692171?dlvrit=1931450" target="_blank">France Football</a>, Championship side Queens Park Rangers are very much interested in signing Ngbakoto, and have already submitted an offer for the player.</p>
<p>His agent <span>Philippe Fiorentino has made it clear that Ngbakoto prefers to play in a top division in France or elsewhere, so Queens Park Rangers may have to wait.</span></p>
<p>France Football say Ngbakoto is now also waiting for other offers to arrive for him, as Angers and other Ligue 1 clubs are interested in signing him. </p>
<p>The 24-year-old has 15 goals and 11 assists to his name this season in all competitions, and the player is probably right to wait to see the opportunities which may be put forward to him. </p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Everton's financial advantage should be enough to seal transfer of 26 year oldtag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4434042016-06-09T07:05:13.264ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>Brazilian goalkeeper <span>Norberto Murara Neto signed for Juventus from Fiorentina at the start of the season on a free transfer, despite knowing he'd rarely get to play.</span></p>
<p><span>The 26-year-old managed 8 appearances for the Serie A giants in all competitions this season, which is a dent to his…</span></p>
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<p>Brazilian goalkeeper <span>Norberto Murara Neto signed for Juventus from Fiorentina at the start of the season on a free transfer, despite knowing he'd rarely get to play.</span></p>
<p><span>The 26-year-old managed 8 appearances for the Serie A giants in all competitions this season, which is a dent to his national team hopes, especially with some young Brazilian goalkeepers on their way through.</span></p>
<p><span>According to Italian website <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/cm-exclusive-juve-to-let-besiktas-and-everton-target-neto-go-245311" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Neto now wants to leave, and Juventus don't mind that either, but any club interested in taking him on loan would have to pay his wages of <span>€2.2m a year, or he can leave permanently for <span>€10m.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span>The player was linked with a move to Liverpool before he signed for Juventus, and it now appears he could sign for their local rivals Everton.</span></p>
<p><span>Neto wants to play in the Champions League, something Everton can't offer, but they can offer a lot of money, and Calciomercato claim they've already contacted Juventus and the player's representatives.</span></p>
<p><span>Besiktas are also said to be interested in Neto, but that shouldn't worry Everton much, and you'd think they should be considered favourites. </span></p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Agent confirms Everton and Stoke interest in Southampton playertag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4431332016-06-09T05:46:48.634ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>Southampton star Graziano Pelle could be leaving this summer, with just one year left on his contract, and interest from several clubs in Europe.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old has been linked to Juventus in Italy, but other reports in Italy suggest there's a number of Serie A clubs who are interested in the Italian…</p>
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<p>Southampton star Graziano Pelle could be leaving this summer, with just one year left on his contract, and interest from several clubs in Europe.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old has been linked to Juventus in Italy, but other reports in Italy suggest there's a number of Serie A clubs who are interested in the Italian international.</p>
<p>With Ronald Koeman off Everton, it was only a matter of time before Pelle also got linked with a move to the Merseyside club.</p>
<p>However, those rumours have now been confirmed by his agent, <font>Romualdo Corvino. According to SportItalia (via <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/southampton-per-pelle-si-muovono-everton-stoke-e-alcuni-club-cinesi-839401" target="_blank">TMW</a>), Corvino confirmed Pelle is wanted by Everton, Stoke City, and Chinese Super League sides.</font></p>
<p><font>The Italian international has 14 goals and 7 assists to his name for the past season, and is currently preparing for Euros with the Italian national team.</font></p>
<p><font>Southampton would be hoping to cash in on the Italian, as he hasn't signed a new contract, and a few good performances in the Euros could help them get the maximum transfer fee.</font></p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Defender strongly hints at transfer to Chelsea, says Conte talks could be soon‏tag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4432322016-06-09T05:43:23.691ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>Napoli star <span>Kalidou Koulibaly produced some impressive performances for the Serie A club this season, which saw them finishing second in the league.</span></p>
<p><span>It's been reported repeatedly that the Senegalese defender is on Antonio Conte's wish-list, but negotiations with Napoli are never easy, and…</span></p>
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<p>Napoli star <span>Kalidou Koulibaly produced some impressive performances for the Serie A club this season, which saw them finishing second in the league.</span></p>
<p><span>It's been reported repeatedly that the Senegalese defender is on Antonio Conte's wish-list, but negotiations with Napoli are never easy, and the Serie A club are also keen on keeping him beyond summer.</span></p>
<p><span>The 24-year-old still has three years left on his contract at Napoli, but has hinted at a transfer to Chelsea, in an interview to French newspaper L'Equipe.</span></p>
<p><span>Asked about his situation at Napoli, Koulibaly replied: "<font>I have a three year contract at Napoli. </font><font>I was happy to sign a five-year contract with them, but I did very good things this season and there are proposals on the table.</font></span></p>
<p><span><font>"I'll make a choice that is most favourable to me, not only financially but also on pitch. Big</font><font> clubs want to sign me and there is no sign of a renewal with Napoli. </font><font>The negotiation for a contract extension is stalled. They</font><font> never wanted to discuss with us."</font></span></p>
<p><span>Koulibaly was also asked if he had a chat with Antonio Conte, and the defender revealed he is going to talk to the Chelsea boss soon.</span></p>
<p><span><font>He added: "<font class="goog-text-highlight">No, I have not talked to him but that may be soon. I</font><font>f nothing happens at Napoli, I will start to have contact with other clubs."</font></font></span></p>
<p><span>There have been reports that Napoli have rejected offers from Chelsea, and the player seems to be clearly frustrated with the situation, and also accused the club of wanting to make money.</span></p>
<p><span><font><font><font>"The game In England could be suitable for me but I like Italy, I do not press for a transfer but I hope to sign a renewal with Napoli or we proceed to other solutions. </font><font>Napoli also wants to make money."</font></font></font></span></p>
<p><span>The comments from Koulibaly could definitely help Chelsea to force Napoli, but it could go either way, and Antonio de Laurentiis certainly won't like this interview.</span></p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Arsenal star says Olivier Giroud lived 'a complicated season' at the clubtag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4432302016-06-09T05:35:50.342ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>Olivier Giroud has come in for some stick recently from both France fans and Arsenal fans, but a lot of the criticism has been over the top and unfair.</p>
<p>Much of the backlash against Giroud over the past season has been because he's not Karim Benzema, and that's for both club and country. Arsenal had yet…</p>
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<p>Olivier Giroud has come in for some stick recently from both France fans and Arsenal fans, but a lot of the criticism has been over the top and unfair.</p>
<p>Much of the backlash against Giroud over the past season has been because he's not Karim Benzema, and that's for both club and country. Arsenal had yet another Benzema transfer saga last summer, as supporters cried out for a new striker, and Giroud was widely seen as an example of Arsene Wenger's failure in the transfer market.</p>
<p>For France, Benzema has been deemed beyond selection because of off the field issues and that's created a lot of anger and division, encouraged by the Real Madrid striker himself, with Giroud getting stick as the man in his place. </p>
<p>A poorer second half of the season for Arsenal was ridiculed and he was recently booed whilst playing for France, but Giroud has now scored 7 goals in his last 4 games and that's not really much more he can do than that.</p>
<p>Last week the striker stuck up for himself and pointed out he wasn't the only player to have a poorer second half of the season at Arsenal, Mesut Ozil did too. That was seen as sacrilege by a section of Arsenal fans who would do anything to prevent suggestion of Ozil in any way failing or in any way being responsible for his own precious assist statistics dropping off. </p>
<p>If it takes throwing other Arsenal players under the bus to protect Ozil, so be it. If that Arsenal player just happens to be Olivier Giroud, even better.</p>
<p>Giroud's Arsenal and France teammate, and good friend, Laurent Koscielny has been speaking to French newspaper L'Equipe and was asked about the striker.</p>
<p>Koscielny explained Giroud is very good in the air, praised his shots and general play, and stated he's a danger to the opposition, he added: "True, he lived a complicated club season but, with the Blues, he has always scored."</p>
<p>Olivier Giroud can't be anyone else other than Olivier Giroud, and the last few games he's been a pretty good version of himself. </p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Agent of Liverpool star responds to Arsenal and Chelsea claimstag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4430972016-06-09T05:19:03.726ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p>Christian Benteke signed for Liverpool at the start of the season in a £32.5m deal, and has been continuously battered for his transfer fee. The 25-year-old was signed by Brendan Rodgers, and the feeling around Anfield is the Belgian doesn't really fit in Liverpool's playing style, as they'd want a more dynamic…</p>
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<p>Christian Benteke signed for Liverpool at the start of the season in a £32.5m deal, and has been continuously battered for his transfer fee. The 25-year-old was signed by Brendan Rodgers, and the feeling around Anfield is the Belgian doesn't really fit in Liverpool's playing style, as they'd want a more dynamic forward.</p>
<p>His agent, Eris Kismet, has been speaking to Italian website <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-ag-benteke-juve-sei-mesi-fa-contatti-dall-italia-839301" target="_blank">Tutto Mercato Web</a>, to address rumours linking him to Italian clubs.</p>
<p><font>"Interest from Italy? There are only rumours, but there was some contacts with Serie A clubs six months ago</font><font>. Now, however, there is nothing. He is currently a player of Liverpool, we will analyse the situation later," he told TMW.</font></p>
<p><font>The Belgian star has also been linked to Chelsea by the English media recently, and Kismet feels it's only obvious for a player of his quality.</font></p>
<p><font><font class="goog-text-highlight">Kismet added: "<span>If there have been contacts with Chelsea and Arsenal? Many clubs want the player, it's obvious. But he is now only thinking to do well in the European Championship. He wants to win the competition with Belgium. We'll think about his future later."</span></font></font></p>
<p><font>Benteke notched up 10 goals and 6 assists for Liverpool in the 2200 minutes of football that he managed this season, and there is good chance he could do very well at a club that can play to his strengths.</font></p>
<div id="rcjsload_11eb7b"></div> Conte speaks to Brazilian media about possible Chelsea signingtag:sportwitness.ning.com,2016-06-09:6365595:Topic:4433202016-06-09T05:15:12.424ZSPORT WITNESShttp://sportwitness.ning.com/profile/0x18ck3e7mm9l
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has refused to comment on Alexandre Pato’s situation at the club. In an interview for the Brazilian website…</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has refused to comment on Alexandre Pato’s situation at the club. In an interview for the Brazilian website <a href="http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/eurocopa/noticia/2016/06/tecnico-da-italia-e-chelsea-aponta-willian-como-referencia-da-selecao.html" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>, the Italian boss praised the striker, but couldn’t confirm if he’s staying in London.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>After a full interview about the Italian national team, the reporter explained to him that he couldn’t avoid to ask about Pato. So the question was simply: “Do you count on him or not?”</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Conte said: “I know Pato since the Milan times, where he was very good at the beginning. Then he’s chosen to return to Brazil, he went to Corinthians, where he was the Pato we knew in Italy again. Because in his last years at Milan, his form had dropped a bit. He’s certainly a good player, but I can’t talk about this topic now."</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chelsea have until June 30 to decide if they’re keeping the player or not. Reports from Brazil suggest that Pato’s agents are already looking for another club, as his priority is to stay in Europe for now.</span></p>
<div><span>The most current theme is that Chelsea have already informed Pato they won't be taking up the option, and so he's left to find another club. </span></div>
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